Governor Information

The Governing Body

This information is correct as of 1st October 2026

 Governance Arrangements

This information is correct as of 1st October 2026.

This information includes the details of all Governors who have served as part of the Full Governing Body of Chilton Foliat Primary School, at any point between 1st Sept 2024 and 1st October 2026.

This information will be updated annually.

The Governing Body From 01/09/2024 to 31/07/2025

*as recorded in the Register of Business Interests

** arising from relationships between Governors or relationships between Governors and school staff, including spouses, partners and close relatives

The Governing Body Structure by Committee

Instrument of Government

Chilton Foliat Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was founded in 1953.  According to our Trust Deed, the school came into being to provide “a centre for the provision of facilities for the moral, spiritual, social and physical education and training of persons in conformity with the tenets of the Church of England”.  The Trust Deed granted and conveyed to the Diocese of Salisbury land “to hold…for the purposes of the said acts (School Sites Act) to be applied as a site for a school…in the Parish of Chilton Foliat”.

1. The name of the school is Chilton Foliat Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.
2. The school is a voluntary aided school.
3. The name of the governing body is “The Governing Body of Chilton Foliat Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School”.
4. The Governing Body shall consist of:
   • 2 parent governors
   • 1 local authority governor
   • 2 staff governors (including the head teacher)
   • 1 co-opted governor
   • 8 foundation governors
5. Total number of governors is 14.
6. Foundation Governors – The Salisbury Diocesan Board of Education shall appoint the Foundation Governors, in consultation with the Parochial Church Council of the parishes or ecclesiastical districts in the area served by the school.
7. The holder of the following office shall be a Foundation Governor ex-
   officio:
   • The Principal Officiating Minister of the parish or ecclesiastical district in which the school is situated.
   • The Archdeacon of the Archdeaconry in which the school is situated will appoint a Foundation Governor to act in the place of the ex-officio Foundation Governor whose governorship derives from the office named in (a) above, in the event that the ex-officio Foundation Governor is unable or unwilling to act as a foundation governor, or has been removed from office under regulation 23(2) of the Regulations.
8. The Archdeacon of the Archdeaconry in which the school is situated is entitled to request the removal of any ex-officio Foundation Governor and to appoint any substitute Governor.
9. The School has a trust.
10. The Ethos of the School:
    Recognising its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level.The school aims to service its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice.  It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith, and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils.
11. Mission Statement: 

    At Chilton Foliat Primary School we honour our educational heritage, supported by a strong Christian ethos. We strive to provide a diverse education that inspires children to develop a thirst for knowledge. This is delivered in a safe, thoughtful and nurturing environment promoting self-discipline, motivation and excellence in all that we do. We encourage strong partnerships and inclusive relationships amongst pupils, parents, carers, staff and the wider community.  Our children leave Chilton Foliat Primary School with a deep understanding of the impact of living out our school Christian vision and values. As a result, they are well-rounded, confident and able to contribute positively to a wider community.  They want to continue to thirst for knowledge and strive to improve heart and mind enjoying a diverse curriculum in their next educational setting.

     
12. This instrument of government came into effect on 29th January 2015.
13. This instrument was made by order of Wiltshire Council on 6th February 2015.